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DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 <br />9-28-94 <br />PROPOSAL SUMMARY <br />Project: Investigation - Hardy Manuel Log House <br />DHPA Priority Area: Archaeological <br />Project Description: <br />Surface investigation (and/or possible limited subsurface investigation) of <br />log structure and its environs in rural St. Joseph County which has been <br />identified by other historical research to have been part of the first rural <br />farm community settled by families of African-American ancestry in St. Joseph <br />County. The "Manuel Log House" is believed to be the only structure which <br />remains from this settlement. Verification of residential use or evidence of <br />other original use is desired in further developing preservation plans for <br />this structure. <br />The anticipated work product would be a report including text and mapping to <br />clearly present the data gathered and analytical conclusions of the study. <br />Comments: <br />There is existing historical research and data which may serve as foundation <br />for further investigation. The structure known as the Manuel Log House has <br />been recorded by students from the architecture Department at Notre Dame <br />University. This documentation is available in our office. <br />David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 6 <br />